191 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006155911
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
To amuse his house guests Sir Hubert Handsley devises a new form of the murder game. But when the lights go up there is a real corpse, with a real dagger in its back - and seven suspects have had ample time to concoct amusing alibis.
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 26%
dark 15%
funny 13%
tense 13%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Classism, BullyingModerate
Xenophobia
191 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006155911
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
To amuse his house guests Sir Hubert Handsley devises a new form of the murder game. But when the lights go up there is a real corpse, with a real dagger in its back - and seven suspects have had ample time to concoct amusing alibis.
Community Reviews Summary of 740 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 26%
dark 15%
funny 13%
tense 13%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Classism, BullyingModerate
Xenophobia